SQL SERVER – When Are Statistics Updated – What Triggers Statistics to Update
If you are an SQL Server Consultant/Trainer involved with Performance Tuning and Query Optimization, I am sure you have faced the following questions many times. When is statistics updated? What is the interval of Statistics update? What is the algorithm behind update statistics? These are the puzzling questions and more.
SQL SERVER – Find Max Worker Count using DMV – 32 Bit and 64 Bit
SQL SERVER – Find Most Active Database in SQL Server – DMV dm_io_virtual_file_stats
SQLAuthority News – Free eBook Download – Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Press has published a FREE eBook on the most awaiting releases of SQL Server 2008 R2. The book is written by Ross Mistry and Stacia Misner. Ross is my personal friend and one of the most active book writers in SQL Server Domain. When I see his name on any book, I am sure that it will be high quality and easy to read book.
SQL SERVER – SELECT TOP Shortcut in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
SQLAuthority News – Best Compliment – DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA
Today’s blog post is about the best compliment I have ever received. I am very, very happy and would like to share my feelings with you.
Thomas Larock (Blog | Twitter) (known as SQLRockstar) keeps the excellent ranking of the blogger in the SQL Server Arena. I am a big fan of this list and have been referring lots of people.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 18 SQL Server database books and 117 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.
Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave is a book author and a women’s artistic gymnast.
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